Years ago one of my daughter’s fractured her ankle in two places and tore the ligaments. I was never one to jump too quickly to running to the doctors. Sometimes injuries just needed time to improve. Well, my daughter hobbled around for the next few weeks in a lot of pain. What we thought was just a sprain never improved. Finally I took her in for an xray which revealed the fractures. She was put in a cast to give her ankle the stability and support it needed so that it could heal properly. I know that I should have taken her for help much sooner.
Hurting for whatever reason can make us feel broken. Brokenness can surface emotionally, physically, spiritually, and mentally . A good definition for ‘broken’ is someone or something that is no longer working properly or has lost its ability to function completely. Brokenness often comes with distress, lack of stability and even pain, just like broken bones.
I am certain we have all felt broken at one time or another. I personally and unfortunately have spent more of my life feeling broken than I have spent feeling well. My amazing husband was always so kind and patient with me when I was struggling. He was my stability and support. But there is another even more amazing person that has given me even greater stability and support, and that is my Savior Jesus Christ.
Through repentance, counseling, and the Atonement of Jesus Christ I have progressed from hurting to healing. I have overcome the damaging effects of sin, abuse and loss. I feel a greater peace unlike any I have ever felt before. I have stability and support through my faith in Jesus Christ. I even have better physical health than I have had in years. I am no longer broken!
Jesus Christ uplifts, loves, supports, protects, forgives, directs, assists, teaches, enlightens, guides, comforts, saves and heals!!! He is there for all of God’s children! No matter where you are in life, what you have done, where you have been, or where you are heading, He can turn your hurting to healing!
by Tanya Christiansen